Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we handle your data when using our free QR code generator.
Data We Collect
QR Code Generation (Client-Side Only)
When you generate a QR code on our website, all processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We do not receive, store, or have access to:
- ✓URLs or text you encode in QR codes
- ✓Generated QR code images
- ✓Any content you input into the generator
🛡️ Privacy First: This client-side approach ensures complete privacy for your data. Your content never leaves your device.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- 📊IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
- 🌐Browser type and version
- 📱Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- ⏱️Pages visited and time spent
- 🔗Referral source
This information may be collected through server logs (typically retained for 30 days) or analytics services if configured.
Local Storage
💾 Local Preferences: We use optional browser local storage to remember your preferences (such as size, colors, and error correction level). This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers. You can clear it at any time through your browser settings.
Cookies
We use minimal cookies. Essential cookies may be used for session management and security. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. If you have consented to analytics, those cookies are optional and can be declined.
🔧 Your Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Legal Basis for Processing
- 🎯Legitimate Interest:
Security, fraud prevention, website analytics
- ✅Consent:
Cookie usage (you can withdraw consent anytime)
- 📜Legal Obligation:
Compliance with laws and regulations
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided on our Contact page.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- 🕐Session data: Duration of your visit
- 📋Server logs: Typically 30 days
- 📈Analytics data: As configured (e.g., 14 months)
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, or content delivery. These providers comply with applicable data protection laws. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. For the UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — ico.org.uk. For EU: Find your country's authority at edpb.europa.eu.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please visit our Contact page.
Privacy Questions?
We take your privacy seriously. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Contact Privacy Team